From click to caregiver
in under 5 minutes.

No phone calls. No waiting days. No paperwork. Book a verified caregiver for your loved one right now — or apply to join our caregiver team.

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⏱ Under 1 minute

Create your free account

Sign up at candlecare.care — no credit card required. Tell us about yourself, your loved one's name and age, and what kind of care they need. Takes under 3 minutes total.

What we ask: Your name and contact info · Your loved one's name, age, and care needs · Your Dallas ZIP code · How often you need care
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Quick signup
3 steps · No credit card
Free
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Dallas area detected
Plano, Frisco, McKinney + more
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Your data is private
Never sold · HIPAA aware
Secure
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⏱ Under 2 minutes

Browse verified caregivers

See all verified caregivers available near you right now. Filter by care type, caregiver tier, specialty, and availability. Every profile shows real ratings, actual credentials, and live ETA.

Each profile shows: Real star ratings and number of reviews · Verified credentials and certifications · Specialties and experience · Hourly rate · Estimated arrival time · Available add-on services
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Dorothy M. — CNA
★4.9 · 134 reviews · 8 min away
PRO
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Rosa L. — RN
★5.0 · 211 reviews · 12 min away
T4 Nurse
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All background checked
Verified via Texas state databases
✓ Verified
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⏱ Under 2 minutes

Book and confirm instantly

Pick your shift length — hourly, half-day (8% off), or full-day (15% off). Add any optional services like vitals monitoring or a family progress report. See the exact total before you confirm — no surprises ever.

You see upfront: Caregiver's hourly rate · Shift discount applied · Any add-on services · Platform fee (10%) · Exact total you'll pay
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4 hour shift
Dorothy M. · $22/hr · Memory Care
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Total: $96.80
$88 care + $8.80 platform fee (10%)
No surprise fees
Booking confirmed
Caregiver dispatched immediately
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⏱ ~8 minutes to arrive

Care arrives. You stay informed.

Track your caregiver live as they travel to your loved one. Get notified the moment they arrive. Chat with them in-app during the shift without sharing personal phone numbers. Receive a full written shift report when it ends.

During every shift: Live GPS tracking · In-app messaging · Arrival notification · Shift timer · End-of-shift summary report emailed to you
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Dorothy is 4 minutes away
Track live on your phone
Live
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In-app message from Dorothy
"Just arrived! Margaret is doing great."
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Shift report sent
Full summary emailed after every shift
Book Care Now — It's Free to Sign Up
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⏱ 5 minutes

Apply online in 5 minutes

Fill out our 4-step application at candlecare.care/signup.html?tab=caregiver. Tell us about your experience, specialties, certifications, and preferred hourly rate. You set your own rate — we don't cap it.

What we ask: Your contact info and Dallas ZIP · Your caregiver tier (Companion → NP) · Years of experience · Specialties and certifications · Your hourly rate · When you're available
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Tier 1 — Companion Aide
CPR certified · $18–22/hr
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Tier 2 — Certified Caregiver
CNA verified · $22–26/hr
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Tier 4 — Licensed Nurse
RN or LPN · $45–75/hr
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⏱ 24–72 hours

We verify your credentials

We run your background check through Checkr — we cover the $30 cost. We verify your CNA, RN, LPN, or NP license against official Texas state databases. We check the Texas Employee Misconduct Registry. You don't lift a finger.

What we check: Criminal background (Checkr) · Texas EMR · CNA via TULIP · RN/LPN via Texas BON · NP via Texas Medical Board · CPR/First Aid certificates
Background check — clear
Checkr · National database
CNA verified — Texas TULIP
License #TX-123456 · Expires 2026
EMR — clear
Texas HHSC · No misconduct records
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⏱ 15 minutes

Quick onboarding call

A quick 15-minute call with our team to complete your profile, confirm your availability, set up your Stripe account for payouts, and answer any questions. That's it — you're ready to go live.

Have ready: Government-issued photo ID · License number · Bank account details for Stripe · Any specialty certification documents
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15-minute onboarding call
With our Dallas team
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Stripe payout connected
Earn within 2 business days
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Profile goes live
Dallas families can find and book you
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⏱ Ongoing

Accept bookings and get paid

Families book you directly. You get an instant SMS and app notification. Accept or decline — no penalty either way. Complete the shift, and your payout hits your bank account within 2 business days via Stripe. No waiting weeks.

How you earn: Family bookings + 10% platform fee families pay · Agency overflow shifts (extra earnings) · Urgency bonuses (+15–25%) · Subscription plan covers unlimited bookings
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New booking request!
Memory Care · 4 hrs · Plano · $79.20
Instant SMS
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Shift in progress
Live timer · Chat with family
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Payout sent — $79.20
In your bank in 2 business days
Apply to Join Candle Care →

Still have questions?

Is there really no membership fee for families?
Correct. Families pay zero monthly or annual fee. The only charge is a 10% platform fee when you actually book a caregiver — and that amount is shown clearly before you confirm. If you never book, you pay nothing.
How quickly can I get a caregiver?
In most cases, a caregiver can arrive in as little as 8 minutes for families in our active Dallas ZIP codes. For specialty care (RN, NP), advance notice of a few hours is recommended to ensure the right tier is available.
What if the caregiver doesn't show up?
Call our support line immediately: (214) 555-0000. We'll dispatch an available replacement or issue a full refund. Caregivers who cancel without notice face account review and may be removed from the platform.
Can I request the same caregiver every time?
Yes — once you've had a great experience with a caregiver, you can book them directly from your account. Many families build ongoing relationships with their preferred caregivers through Candle Care.
How do caregivers get paid?
Caregivers receive their earnings via Stripe direct deposit within 2 business days of every completed shift. They can see their earnings breakdown in their Candle Care dashboard. No waiting for weekly checks.
What if I need care right now — tonight?
Book through the app or call (214) 555-0000 directly. We have caregivers available for same-day and overnight shifts across Dallas. Urgent shifts are broadcast to all available caregivers immediately.

Still have a question we didn't answer?

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